Incident Overview
The pilot of the accident airplane reported that while on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, he was advised of wind from 330 degrees with gusts to 18 knots. The flight continued, and during base or final approach, the flightcrew of a Falcon airplane announced they were 10 miles out inbound. The pilot landed uneventfully.
Back Taxi and Runway Excursion
While back taxiing on the runway at a reported speed of 4-5 mph, the airplane turned to the left. The pilot applied right aileron, but the airplane traveled off the runway and collided with hedges.
Post-Accident Examination
An FAA inspector examined the runway and found continuous skid marks measuring 45 feet in length from both main landing gear to the point where the airplane exited the runway. The skid marks began before a 10-foot by 12-foot discolored portion of the runway.
After temporary repairs, the airplane was flown to its base. The pilot noted no discrepancies pertaining to the brakes, and the brakes were not worked on following the accident. Additionally, examination of the fractured nose steering components revealed no evidence of preimpact failure or malfunction.